Join the Charity of Bicycle 60 - A tribute to His Majesty the King of Thailand and an exciting discovery tour of Bangkok

To mark the 60th Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand's Accession to the Throne, the Grand China Princess, Bangkok hotel and the Co Van Kessel Tours are organizing a charity bicycle tour, Bicycle 60, encompassing 60 kilometers and visiting 60 temples, to take place on Saturday, June 10, 2006.

Participants will explore the surrounding landmarks of Bangkok during the exciting journey by bicycle. Departing from the Royal Princess Srinakarin, Bangkok hotel in the early morning 7 am, the bicycle route passes through such familiar temples as Wat Yang and Wat Bang, as well as mosques, churches, Chinese temples and shrines. The cycling route also passes through green areas and villages on the outskirts of Bangkok.

The cylists are invited to stop for lunch at a Thai restaurant. After lunch, the cyclists continue their travels on board a boat for some sightseeing on the Chao Phraya River, which will take them to Wat Kang Kao to continue their cycling tour. Next stop is Chinatown and the flower market. Estimated arrival time at Grand China Princess hotel will be around 6 pm, where the cyclists will be welcomed with refreshments at the hotel lobby.

All proceeds of Bicycle 60 will be donated to Siam-Care Foundation for disadvantaged people, particularly HIV-infected.

The fee for joining the Bicycle 60 tour is 2,000 baht per person, which includes polo shirt, cap, lunch and drinks during the tour. The bicycles and licensed tour guides are also provided, although participants wishing to bring their own bicycles can do so. Transfers from other hotels in Bangkok to the Royal Princess Srinakarin hotel start-off point can also be arranged.

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